{"id":3251,"date":"2019-08-02T15:29:28","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T13:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/?p=3251"},"modified":"2021-06-07T16:06:58","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T14:06:58","slug":"11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Amazing Things To Do In Western Slovenia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The region of Primorska begins in the Julian Alps and covers Western Slovenia to the southern border at the Mediterranean. It might be one of the most diverse areas of Slovenia with so many things to do you can easily spend several weeks in just this region.&nbsp;You can start your morning driving through the Alps and end it watching the sunset over a plate of fresh-made pasta in Piran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other added bonus to visiting Western Slovenia is that all of these activities are easily done by a day trip from Ljubljana. They are also closely located to <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/category\/travel\/croatia\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Croatia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/category\/travel\/italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/category\/travel\/austria\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austria<\/a> so they are a perfect fit for your European itinerary. Don&#8217;t forget to check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-ljubljana-slovenia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wandering Ljubljana Guide<\/a>. If you sign up for my newsletter you will receive a free 26-page travel guide to Ljubljana with exclusive information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post does contain affiliate links at no additional cost to you. I may receive commission for purchases made through these links. These funds go towards the maintenance of the site. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a107ce9bce46\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a107ce9bce46\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#Wine_tasting_in_Goriska_Brda\" title=\"Wine tasting in Gori\u0161ka Brda\">Wine tasting in Gori\u0161ka Brda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#Taste_Karst_Prosciutto_in_Kras\" title=\"Taste Karst Prosciutto in Kras\">Taste Karst Prosciutto in Kras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#Drive_on_the_highest_road_in_Slovenia_to_Mangart\" title=\"Drive on the highest road in Slovenia to Mangart\">Drive on the highest road in Slovenia to Mangart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#Do_adventure_sports_on_the_Soca_River\" title=\"Do adventure sports on the So\u010da River\">Do adventure sports on the So\u010da River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#Try_local_and_award-winning_foods_in_Istria\" title=\"Try local and award-winning foods in Istria\">Try local and award-winning foods in Istria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#Visit_traditional_salt_pans_at_Secovlje_Salina_Nature_Park\" title=\"Visit traditional salt pans at Se\u010dovlje Salina Nature Park\">Visit traditional salt pans at Se\u010dovlje Salina Nature Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#Learn_about_the_dark_history_of_Kobarid\" title=\"Learn about the dark history of Kobarid\">Learn about the dark history of Kobarid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#See_the_famous_Lipizzaner_horses_in_Lipica\" title=\"See the famous Lipizzaner horses in Lipica\">See the famous Lipizzaner horses in Lipica<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#Visit_the_Slovenian_Riviera\" title=\"Visit the Slovenian Riviera\">Visit the Slovenian Riviera<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#Explore_Postojna_and_Skocjan_Caves\" title=\"Explore Postojna and \u0160kocjan Caves\">Explore Postojna and \u0160kocjan Caves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#See_the_Danse_Macabre_at_Hrastovlje\" title=\"See the Danse Macabre at Hrastovlje\">See the Danse Macabre at Hrastovlje<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/#Save_it_for_later\" title=\"Save it for later\">Save it for later<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wine_tasting_in_Goriska_Brda\"><\/span>Wine tasting in Gori\u0161ka Brda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8.jpg\" alt=\"view of \u0160martno from the viewing tower in Gori\u0161ka Brda Slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-3180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartno-slovenia-8-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gori\u0161ka Brda is a small region that sits along the border with Italy and is best known for its wine. Here you can climb the Gonja\u010de Viewing Tower where you&#8217;ll be surrounded by beautiful vineyards. Within view is \u0160martno, a medieval walled town that is a cultural monument. <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/goriska-brda-the-wine-capital-of-slovenia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more about what to do and see in Gori\u0161ka Brda<\/a> and my personal restaurant recommendation with all local ingredients and wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"3U9JFFP\" data-gyg-q=\"wine tasting primorska\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taste_Karst_Prosciutto_in_Kras\"><\/span>Taste Karst Prosciutto in Kras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8.jpg\" alt=\"prsutarna scuka slovenia kras\" class=\"wp-image-3230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/prstuarna-scuka-kras-slovenia-8-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/exploring-kras-kraski-prsut-at-prsutarna-scuka\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I recently shared a trip I took to a <em>pr\u0161utarna<\/em><\/a> (where they make prosciutto) in the Kras region of Primorska. Because of the unique and unforgiving karst landscape and <em>burja<\/em> wind they are able to traditionally air-dry prosciutto (<em>pr\u0161ut<\/em> in Slovene). This landscape also allows for the Slovenian famous Teran wine to be grown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drive_on_the_highest_road_in_Slovenia_to_Mangart\"><\/span>Drive on the highest road in Slovenia to Mangart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1.png\" alt=\"driving to Mangart\" class=\"wp-image-3135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1-370x185.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1-800x400.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1-185x93.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1-740x370.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1-1110x555.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1-20x10.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1-400x200.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/upper-fusine-italy-14-1-96x48.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The highest road in Slovenia is one of the most incredible and challenging drives you can find. A road leads you up almost all the way to the third highest mountain in Slovenia, Mangart. The road ends (currently) at Mangart Saddle which is a feature of this mountain and where you can find the Mangart Saddle Lodge. From here you can hike for a couple of hours to reach the peak!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/an-alpine-day-trip-from-lake-jasna-to-mangart\/\">Read about how to drive there and visit nearby lakes here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_adventure_sports_on_the_Soca_River\"><\/span>Do adventure sports on the So\u010da River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1.jpg\" alt=\"So\u010da River\" class=\"wp-image-3261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/soca-1-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The So\u010da River is famous for its stunning color but it is also the perfect place for adventure sports and activities. In fact, I did my first ever canyoning in Bovec. Here you can also find adventure parks, zip lines, white water rafting, paragliding, kayaking, and pretty much anything you can imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"3U9JFFP\" data-gyg-q=\"so\u010da valley\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_local_and_award-winning_foods_in_Istria\"><\/span>Try local and award-winning foods in Istria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/food-in-piran-slovenia.png\" alt=\"food in piran slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/food-in-piran-slovenia.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/food-in-piran-slovenia-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/food-in-piran-slovenia-800x400.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best parts of visiting Primorska, and I mean from the top to the bottom from the east to the west, is the food. Some of the best food in the whole country can be found here. In Istria, truffles are like gold and a key ingredient in a popular dish from this region, <em>fu\u017ei s tartufi<\/em> (pasta with truffles). Here they also have olive trees and produce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveoiltimes.com\/olive-oil-basics\/record-wins-for-slovenian-producers-at-nyiooc-2019\/68013\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">award-winning<\/a> and Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) extra virgin olive oil. And to top off your dishes, in Istria is where they have traditional salt pans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_traditional_salt_pans_at_Secovlje_Salina_Nature_Park\"><\/span>Visit traditional salt pans at Se\u010dovlje Salina Nature Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-3262\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-1440x1079.jpg\" alt=\"Secovlje Salt\" class=\"wp-image-3262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-1440x1079.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-370x277.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-1110x832.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-1600x1199.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Sec\u030coveljske_soline_Slovenija_-_solinarski_vozic\u030cek.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption>Jarba [CC BY 3.0 (https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0)]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kpss.si\/en\/visiting\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Se\u010dovlje Salt Pans<\/a> is one of the last remaining places to use traditional methods in salt production. They have large pools where water is evaporated leaving just the salt. The nature park has also become an important wetland for breeding waterbirds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_about_the_dark_history_of_Kobarid\"><\/span>Learn about the dark history of Kobarid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-3263\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kobariski_muzej.jpg\" alt=\"Kobarid Slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-3263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kobariski_muzej.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kobariski_muzej-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kobariski_muzej-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kobariski_muzej-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kobariski_muzej-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kobariski_muzej-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kobariski_muzej-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kobariski_muzej-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Kobariski_muzej-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Dani 7C3 [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/)]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kobarid is known for the battles that took place between the Italians and Austrian-Hungarian Empire during WWI. The town has a complex history as it was annexed to Italy in 1919, taken by anti-fascist Slovenes in 1943, the Nazis in 1943, US and British rule in 1945, and finally returned to Slovenia, at that time Yugoslavia, in 1947. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobariski-muzej.si\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A museum in Kobarid<\/a> focuses on WWI and the very unfortunate battles that took place. There is a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soca-valley.com\/en\/attractions\/first-world-war\/military-cemeteries\/2016113014542216\/italian-charnel-house\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> military ossuary<\/a> with the remains of over 7000 Italian soldiers which is a point of interest for many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_famous_Lipizzaner_horses_in_Lipica\"><\/span>See the famous Lipizzaner horses in Lipica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-large wp-image-3264\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Lipica Slovenia\" class=\"wp-image-3264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Mare__Foal_3_7361664544.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption>Keith Roper [CC BY 2.0 (https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0)]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lipizzaner horses are a very popular tourist attraction in Slovenia. Lipica is home of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lipica.org\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lipcia Stud Farm<\/a>. It is here where the original Lipizzaner horses can be traced to a single stud (male horse) who was mixed with others to create the horse we know today. At the Lipica Stud Farm, you can see the horses, ride them, and see them perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"3U9JFFP\" data-gyg-q=\"lipica\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Slovenian_Riviera\"><\/span>Visit the Slovenian Riviera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"Tartin Square in Piran, Slovenian Riviera\" class=\"wp-image-2953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3-72x48.jpg 72w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/things-to-do-piran-slovenia-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What is Primorska without the Slovenian Riviera? Don&#8217;t let the small size fool you. Sharing borders with Italy and Croatia, and coming in at only 46.6 km (29 miles) long, it surely isn&#8217;t the largest coastline in the world. But just like Slovenia, special things come in small packages and for those willing to give it a chance. <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/things-to-do-in-koper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Koper<\/a>, Izola, <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Piran<\/a>, and Portoro\u017e are the most popular sights. <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/what-to-do-in-piran-slovenia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Piran is my personal favorite you can read why here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Postojna_and_Skocjan_Caves\"><\/span>Explore Postojna and \u0160kocjan Caves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Postojna Cave\" class=\"wp-image-3259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/postojna-cave-slovenia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Postojna and \u0160kocjan Caves are two vastly popular sights in Slovenia and for good reason. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postojnska-jama.eu\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Postojna Cave<\/a> (Postojnska jama) is an important cave to speleology (the scientific study of caves) and is famous for its olms, an aquatic cave-dwelling salamander. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.park-skocjanske-jame.si\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u0160kocjan Cave<\/a> (<i lang=\"sl\">\u0160kocjanske jame<\/i>) is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most important caves in the world. It also contains the world&#8217;s largest known underground canyon in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"3U9JFFP\" data-gyg-q=\"slovenian caves\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_Danse_Macabre_at_Hrastovlje\"><\/span>See the Danse Macabre at Hrastovlje<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia.png\" alt=\"danse macabre\" class=\"wp-image-3260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia.png 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia-370x139.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia-800x300.png 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia-185x69.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia-740x278.png 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia-1110x416.png 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia-20x8.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia-400x150.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/hrastovlje-slovenia-128x48.png 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A stone church with a tall wall around it, built to protect from the Turks, is known for what was hidden inside. The Holy Trinity Church has Gothic frescos that were completed in 1490, they were covered in plaster at some point, and then rediscovered in 1949. The Danse Macabre, Dance of Death, is almost perfectly preserved and is a famous painting popular during the Middle Ages depicting death. You can also see <a href=\"https:\/\/thezaurus.com\/glagolitic_script_in_slovenia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Glagolitic script<\/a> on the walls which is a very early Slavic writing system.<br><script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_it_for_later\"><\/span>Save it for later<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin this article to Pinterest save for later or share with friends.<br>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-title=\"11 Amazing Things to do in Western Slovenia\" data-pin-description=\"Western Slovenia contains the regions Primorska and Notranjska and is a great place to explore Slovenia. Drive the highest road in Slovenia, explore Slovenian beaches, wine growing regions, caves, and the famous crystal clear So\u010da River. Use this guide to help plan your Slovenian itinerary, day trips, and overnight stays. #slovenia #ljubljana #thingstodoslovenia\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/things-to-do-western-slovenia.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5365\" width=\"368\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/things-to-do-western-slovenia.png 735w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/things-to-do-western-slovenia-300x450.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/things-to-do-western-slovenia-370x555.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/things-to-do-western-slovenia-185x277.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/things-to-do-western-slovenia-20x30.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/things-to-do-western-slovenia-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/things-to-do-western-slovenia-150x225.png 150w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/things-to-do-western-slovenia-32x48.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><figcaption>Travel t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for checking out this article and taking the time to read about activities you can do in western Slovenia! If you enjoyed it, please share with your friends and family as it might help inspire their next trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The region of Primorska begins in the Julian Alps and covers Western Slovenia to the southern border at the Mediterranean. It might be one of the most diverse areas of Slovenia with so many things to do you can easily spend several weeks in just this region.&nbsp;You can start your morning driving through the Alps &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/11-amazing-things-to-do-in-western-slovenia\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">11 Amazing Things To Do In Western Slovenia<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3136,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[123,3],"tags":[180,117,122,136,185,125,184,113],"class_list":["post-3251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slovenia","category-travel","tag-alpine-activities","tag-beach-day","tag-day-trip","tag-eat-local","tag-notranjska","tag-outdoor-adventure","tag-primorska","tag-weekend-getaway"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3251"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3251\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3136"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}